While February can be chilly, for those in warmer climates, spring is just around the corner. Here are a few ways you can keep the outside of your home safer until the warm weather comes. 

Keep the Driveway and Sidewalk Clear

Even if you don’t use the sidewalk near your home, others do.  Keeping ice-melting salt and a snow shovel handy for those winter storms can make your home safer for your family and neighbors.

Watch for Ice Dams and Icicles

Patch up any areas that tend to collect water to prevent leaks and further damage to your roof.

Clean out your gutters this February to prepare for the spring showers. Clogged gutters can cause expensive issues with your roof even if snow and ice aren’t part of the equation.